Back When It Was Rap is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop in North Carolina. The celebration includes several events taking place from June 18 to 25, 2023.
Tickets for individual events cost between $10 and $15, or you can get an all access pass for $50. For a limited time, an all access pass is only $30.
Read on for a few of the events, but more are expected to be announced.
Krush Groove Movie Mix Nite
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Doors at 7 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2116-D New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC
$10
Join Em City at The Alamo for a nostalgic night of classic movies from the 80’s and 90’s with a twist. Krush Groove Movie Mix Nite is part of the Back When It Was Rap celebration, a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
The movie “mix” will be followed by the premiere of Em City’s latest animation, Don’t Call It A Comeback with special performance by the Down South Georgia Boy, Pastor Troy. Enjoy food and drinks right from your seat inside the theater. This will be a fun night of movies, music, animation and performances.
Bounce Rock Skate
Thursday, June 22, 2023
7 to 11 p.m.
The Fairview Raleigh
1125 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
$15
Age 21+
Grab your skates, call your crew, and come bounce, rock, and roller skate to your favorite jams from the 70’s, 80’, 90’s and 2000’s. Enjoy a special performance by Bass Kingz, The 69 Boyz of the hit single Tootsie Roll.
Uptown Saturday Nite: Disco & Rap
Saturday, June 24, 2023
9 p.m.
The Fruit
305 S. Dillard St, Durham NC 27701
$15
Age 21+
Join the legendary DJ Nabs of Kris Kross and special guest DJs as they go back-to-back in an ultimate dance off between Disco and Rap. Enter the Em City Costume Contest. Who did it best, the 70s or the 80s?
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